World Run Day Was A Success!

World Run Day 2008 drew over 1700 runners and $64,000.00 in the US alone!! Our 2nd annual Auburn event was a big success. We managed to raise $415 for Cheri Martin towards her fundraising for the 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk. The walk was from 11/21/08 - 11/23/08. Cheri completed every mile - 60 total!! Go Cheri!!

I am already planning WRD 2009 - Runners in Auburn are called upon to celebrate the sport of running. Together we'll chose a local charity. I'll pick a route that is challenging and fun and we'll celebrate with running partners, friends and family.

Contact me to find out more about the 2009 event at www.adventurehere.com

Helpful Hints When Choosing Supplements

The supplement should be cold pressed; if heat is used it can break down the nutrients and the supplement can loose its effectiveness.

The supplement should be standardized; this guarantees that the same amount of each active component is used in the supplement so consistency is ensured.

The supplement should have an enteric coating; this ensures that the supplement will break down in the upper intestine allowing it to pass into the body's blood stream.

If you have any questions about supplements or are wondering where to start - let me know - I can help!

The above information was taken in part from Caroline Palmer, Arbonne Independent Consultant

Bill McDermott - founder of WRD - in the news!

Look out for the World Run Day posters in the background during these interviews!! Go Bill!!

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/27592471#27592471
http://www.hulu.com/watch/43323/nbc-today-show-what-your-handshake-says-about-you

Seasonal Vegetables...

A recent study in Public Health Nutrition found that people consume fewer fruits and vegetables during the colder months. Let the produce that is naturally in season be your secret weapon to keeping the pounds off!! So, what's in season during the fall and winter months? Broccoli, carrots, kale, oranges, spinach, sweet potatoes, swiss chard and winter squash are among the many. When you're out shopping remember to buy fruits and veggies that are dark green and orange.

Get tasty recipes for the above fruits and veggies at http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition

Above information gathered from Women's Health Magazine - November 2008

Cosutumes at Boot Camp!

Well, I have to congratulate the above boot campers for not only making it to class in the pouring rain but coming in awesome Halloween Costumes!!

In order of appearance we have: Angela the fried egg, Rebecca as Sarah Palin, Dan in her smokin' mint jumpsuit and Tammy as a piece of cheese! Next shot - Lisa replaces Dan as Dr. Swisley. She got out of her car and said "I am here to deliver your baby".

Thank you guys for giving me the best laugh of the week. Way to make an effort!

The founder of WRD is in the news!!

http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2008/10/23/sports/outdoors/doc49000a7865b92633506500.txt

Thursday - October 23rd - Bill McDermott, founder of World Run Day is in the news!! Check out the above article...

Seattle to London, Philadelphia to Sydney and all cities in between...you can run anywhere in the world to help celebrate World Run Day on November 9, 2008!! I'll be running in Auburn, CA with 20 other local runners. To find out more about joining the Auburn team go to: http://www.adventurehere.com/endurance-events-auburn.php

How to Build and Define Your Abdominals

Cold weather might make you feel like hibernating, but you don't have to hold off on your exercise and fitness goals. You can exercise indoors. And by dressing properly and heeding cold-weather safety tips, you can exercise outdoors, too.

Exercise can help you shake those winter blues. Exercise improves your mood, increases your energy level and helps you sleep better. And you'll be in better shape when the weather warms up.

Here are some helpful tips to help you stay in shape while staying indoors...
http://www.ehow.com/how_3008_build-define-abdominals.html

KAHI 950 AM

Guess who was on the radio on Saturday morning - (10/11) talking about World Run Day (WRD)?? Me! It was a great. Keith Turner, former "Loser" wrote a press release a few weeks ago to help me promote WRD. He sent it to KAHI and they emailed me asking me to call in and share some information during their weekend "call in show", called Swap Shop. Let me know if any of you heard it. I haven't able to hear a play back. Maybe this week KAHI will have it posted on their website.

SO, are you signing up for WRD? It's 4 weeks from today. Check out my website for more information: http://www.adventurehere.com/endurance-events-auburn.php for the official WRD website visit: http://www.runday.com

Fall Hiking Class

I am hoping to get an adult hiking group together for weekly walks/hikes this fall. I offered a similar class this past spring for seniors. I will offer the class if I can get 5 people to commit to an 8 week session. If you are interested please contact me through www.adventurehere.com

Information:
- Fridays: 9/12 though 10/31
- 8am - 9:30am
- Locations will vary on a weekly basis
- weekly emails will be sent out with meeting place and specific directions
- carpools from Starbucks parking lot (on Auburn Folsom) will be available
- fee = $64 ($8 per 1.5 hour hike)

Fall Boot Camps Start Next Week....

Fall Boot Camps are here....http://www.adventurehere.com/pdf/bootcamp_flyer_fall.pdf

Above is a flier that is posted on the website. Check it out!! Have any quetions? Contact me!

Hope to see you there....

WORLD RUN DAY - 11/9/08

Celebrate the sport of running with other runners in your area, and with
runners internationally!

AdventureHere is hosting 2 runs:
2 miles around Railhead Park - ages 5 +
5 mile local run (start/finish Railhead Park) - all fitness levels
Instructions:
Register with me, Angela Martin, via email, snail mail or phone
Make checks payable to Angela Martin for $15*
NOTE: include your name, address, phone number and t-shirt size (youth
small/large, adult S/M/L/X-large)
*all proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk in San Diego on November 21-23, 2008 http://www.the3day.org/site/PageServer?pagename=SD_landing
Once You’re Registered You’ll Receive:
A WRD 2008 Event T-Shirt ~ A Bib Number ~ A Completion Certificate
On the Day - 11/9/08:
Meet at Railhead Park at 8am. Water, sports drinks and snacks will be provided. Be ready for
a great run and a memorable morning!!

Contact:
www.adventurehere.com -fitness@adventurehere.com
670 Auburn Folsom Rd. Suite 106 #313 - Auburn - 95603 - 415.250.2600

New Class this Fall!!

Tuesdays and Thursdays - 8:30-9:30 AM

Hard Core - Concentrate on your core, the center of movement, essential for daily living. Your core is made up of 29 muscles constantly stabilizing and balancing your body. Spend an hour on core exercises to strengthen your lower back, abdominals and other stabilizing connective tissue. Equipment required: stability ball and dumbbells. Fee: $10 drop in/ $80 for 8 sessions. Please note: classes would take place at Bliss Studio on Lincoln Way in downtown Auburn.

Location: Bliss Studio - 812 B Lincoln Way - Downtown Auburn

Summer Bootcamps are here!!

http://www.adventurehere.com/outdoor-bootcamps-schedule.php

Summer bootcamps are going on right now!! Click on the above link for the current schedule. If you have questions and want to learn more please contact me!

Angela Martin
415 250 2600
fitness@adventurehere.com
www.adventurehere.com

Kim Jenkin-Palaferri stands proud with her trophy!!

http://www.auburnjournal.com/detail/87139.html?content_source=&category_id=&search_filter=blsection&search_filter_mode=&list_type=&order_by=&order_sort=&content_class=1&sub_type=&town_id=6

That's right!! Kim won Auburn's Biggest Loser 2008. Dropping an incredible 40 lbs and 25 inches! Her reward was a one year membership to the Courthouse Athletic Club in Auburn. Lisa Swisley came in at a close 2nd place. Kim and Lisa were neck and neck though the competition. Kim decided to split her membership with Lisa so now the 2 of them are enjoying 6 months at CAC. Both meet regularly for spin classes and daily workouts. I am so proud of you all!! Should I go for round 2?? Stay tuned!!

If you want to be apart of the next Biggest Loser Competition in Auburn contact me!

The Wilderness Institute Challenge

Looking strong guys!! Don Barnes wins the 2nd challenge hosted by Brad Childs from the Wilderness Institute. Keith was behind by only 3 seconds. Don won a year's supply of Wrigley's Extra gum. Thank you Wrigley's!!
The Girls battle it out in the above shot...it was intense. What a great inexperience. I think everyone surprised themselves. You have all come so far. I am so proud of all of you LOSERS!!

Who will be the Biggest Loser?

Eight people who were beyond frustrated at their inability to take off weight have just four more weeks before Auburn’s Biggest Loser is named and someone wins a one-year membership to the Courthouse Athletic Club. The 2nd challenge will take place on Saturday, May 24th. Brad Childs from the Wilderness Institute in Colfax, has donated his time and will be leading the group through a ropes course. The winner will be given a year's supply of Wrigley's Extra gum. Thank you Wrigleys!!

Wondering what the grand total is...160 lbs!! Absolutely incredible!! Here is the latest article from the Auburn Journal: http://www.auburnjournal.com/detail/84139.html?content_source=&category_id=&search_filter=blsection&list_type=&order_by=&order_sort=&content_class=1&sub_type=&town_id=6

135 lbs and half way through...

Yes, you read it correctly!! The "Losers" have lost 135 lbs in just 6 weeks. Last week's highlights: we went to Graceful Health http://www.gracefulhealth.com/ a wellness center in Newcastle. They allowed us to hold our weekly bootcamp on their beautiful grounds. We were then invited to a wellness seminar that left us feeling relaxed and rejuvinated. A lunch of raw and living foods followed. What a great expierence. Thank you Dr. Andrew Downey and Dr. Naomi Downey!!

This week's hightlights: Marty Jacobs, cerified yoga instructor, lead us through a wonderful yoga class on Saturday morning in place of our regular bootcamp. Diana Westin won this week's weigh in. Kim Palaferri is in the lead with 10.65% of body weight lost.

Stay tuned for the results from this week's weigh in and the next challenge...

5 weeks down, 7 to go!!

123 lbs lost in just 5 weeks!! Danee ran her first 5K race last Saturday and her finishing time was a personal best!! Marge's shoulder seems to be getting stronger and stronger!! Kim is in the lead with 21 pounds lost and 10% of overall weight lost! Lisa is working out at every free opportunity...watch out! Keith doesn't walk down the ice cream isle at the grocery store anymore! Don went on a business trip to Portland and passed on his favorite meal of fish and chips...this was a first! Heidi moved to Sacramento and is still at every boot camp with a smile :) Diana is the life of our classes and is constantly reminding everyone of how wonderful they look...thank you Diana!

The results after phase 1 of 3!

Kim - 15.8 lbs. loss with a percentage of weight loss of 7.79%

Heidi - 16.4 lbs. loss with a percentage of weight loss of 7.48%

Lisa - 14.6 lbs. loss with a percentage of weight loss of 7.19%

Diana - 13.2 lbs. loss with a percentage of weight loss of 5.67%

Don - 15.2 lbs. loss with a percentage of weight loss of 5.55 %

Keith - 16 lbs. loss with a percentage of weight loss of 5.34 %

Marge - 10.6 lbs. loss with a percentage of weight loss of 4.76%

Danee - 7 lbs. loss with a percentage of weight loss of 3.19%

110 lbs lost in 4 weeks!!

http://www.auburnjournal.com/detail/82329.html?content_source=&category_id=&search_filter=biggest+loser&list_type=&order_by=&order_sort=&content_class=1&sub_type=&town_id=6

We are at the end of week 4 and 110 lbs have been shed!! The first challenge was to climb a trail in Auburn called Stagecoach: 2 miles, 800 feet of climbing. Danee and Don tied and crossed the finish line in 35 minutes. Others soon followed and the group was done in less than an hour. Everyone is feeling great and ready to start phase 2 of the challenge. Stay tuned...

6:30am and the abs are burning!

Our "biggest losers" after week 2: Don Barnes with a loss of 7.8lbs and Kim Palaferri with a loss of 7.4lbs! The contestants are all working really hard. They are pictured above at Tuesday's bootcamp. Nearly 3 weeks into the competition and a grand total of 67.4 pounds has been lost! Everyone has been a "loser" so far. The group's first challenge will be on Saturday, April 19th. The winner will be given a $25 gift card to Smoothie King in Auburn http://www.smoothieking.com/stores/store.php/776 and a private personal training session, compliments of AdventureHere! Stay tuned for more info on the challenge and of course...the results!

Check out the BUZZ...

Don Barnes and Heidi Saiz-King took the lead for week one! Don lost 8 lbs and Heidi lost 7.6lbs. Way to go!!

Nearly two weeks into Auburn's Biggest Loser and we've had two articles in the Auburn Journal! Check them out...

http://www.auburnjournal.com/detail/80332.html?content_source=&category_id=&search_filter=biggest+loser&list_type=&order_by=&order_sort=&content_class=1&sub_type=&town_id=6

http://www.auburnjournal.com/detail/81109.html?content_source=&category_id=&search_filter=biggest+loser&list_type=&order_by=&order_sort=&content_class=1&sub_type=&town_id=6

Weight in for week 2 is bright and early on Thursday morning. I wonder who will be this week's biggest loser??

One week down, 11 to go!!

Meet Auburn's Biggest Losers! Bob Jackson (top left) dropped out of the challenge. Keith Turner was out of town and is not in the above picture. We were lucky enough to get Kim Palaferri to join us in the middle of week 1, bringing us to a total of 8 contestants!!

After the first week of calorie counting, nutrition consulting, early morning bootcamps and a field trip to the grocery store, they lost a grand total of 33 lbs. I am so proud of them all and can't wait to watch them get closer and closer to their goals!! Keep it up!

Auburn's Biggest Loser!

Do you want to be Auburn's Biggest Loser? Do you know someone who might be interested? I am working with the Auburn Journal and looking for individuals who have 50 pounds or more to lose, are outgoing, and willing to let readers follow their stories for 12-weeks!

To find out more about this exciting contest, check out the full story: http://www.auburnjournal.com/detail/78796.html


Stay tuned!!

Go Team Blue Skies!!

Last year, Kyle Bryant originated the idea of Ride Ataxia - riding his three-wheeled cycle from San Diego to the annual National Ataxia Foundation meeting in Memphis. It took two months to get there, and in the process he raised $40,000 to fund Ataxia research and he raised awareness of the disease. He's riding to the annual meeting again this year with the hopes of raising more money and awareness, and some of my family members are joining him! For this trip, they'll leave from Sacramento on March 15 and arrive in Las Vegas on March 28.

Why is this important to me? Well, Brianne Konanz is my sister-in-law, Cheri Martin's, sister. Brianne has Friedreich's Ataxia. Please take a moment to look at the teams' blog: http://rideataxia.blogspot.com/. If you are interested in making a donation, here is the link: http://www.firstgiving.com/rideataxia

Thank you!